Image Handler 2 (for ZC v1.3.8 ONLY) Support

[kobra8]

Hi, ZC user.

I have install Image Handled 2 end in file on server I have dir: ''bmz_cache/4/''
in thet file are stored pictures like: 4fd844ba36ea08427b9e695cf113ffde.image.92x90.gif

can I DELETE all thet picture???

[DivaVocals]

Hi, ZC user.

I have install Image Handled 2 end in file on server I have dir: ''bmz_cache/4/''
in thet file are stored pictures like: 4fd844ba36ea08427b9e695cf113ffde.image.92x90.gif

can I DELETE all thet picture???

You can delete the contents of the bmz_cache directory, but if IH2 is still installed and active, it will recreate the files/folders in the bmz_cache folder.

[ScriptJunkie]

When you install Image Handler2, it makes copies of all the images it handles. It then optimizes those images and saves them in various sizes in the bmz_cache folder.

Then, when a page is loaded, it serves up the images from the bmz_cache folder instead of serving up your original images which, I presume, are larger and bigger files.

This makes your site work faster and lowers the amount of bandwidth used every time a page loads.

If you delete those files, as Diva said, Image Handler2 will just recreate them as long as the mod is installed and active. This is because IH2 needs the bmz_cache and the files inside it in order to function properly.

You should only delete those folders if:

• you are uninstalling Image Handler2, or
• you recently made a lot of changes to your images and need to clear the cache in order for IH2 to create a new cache of the new images.

Hi, ZC user.

I have install Image Handled 2 end in file on server I have dir: ''bmz_cache/4/''
in thet file are stored pictures like: 4fd844ba36ea08427b9e695cf113ffde.image.92x90.gif

can I DELETE all thet picture???

[DivaVocals]

What she said because she's 2 hours ahead of me and probably had coffee already when she posted.. Whereas I was sleep deprived and coffeeless when I answered previously..

When you install Image Handler2, it makes copies of all the images it handles. It then optimizes those images and saves them in various sizes in the bmz_cache folder.

Then, when a page is loaded, it serves up the images from the bmz_cache folder instead of serving up your original images which, I presume, are larger and bigger files.

This makes your site work faster and lowers the amount of bandwidth used every time a page loads.

If you delete those files, as Diva said, Image Handler2 will just recreate them as long as the mod is installed and active. This is because IH2 needs the bmz_cache and the files inside it in order to function properly.

You should only delete those folders if:

• you are uninstalling Image Handler2, or
• you recently made a lot of changes to your images and need to clear the cache in order for IH2 to create a new cache of the new images.

[kobra8]

Thanks on reply

The problem is thet picture in bmz thet Image Handler make have perrmision 666, end every time I have to go end change in 644 or 444.

Are have some way to IH make 644 thet images?

[DarkAngel]

I have a "blond moment" question concerning IH 2 or 3 no matter....

I like to post the image link in my forums or other places to show off the items that get added new and was wondering...when we clear the cache for IH and it recreates the images...will the ones posted disappear from site or does it recreate them...without renaming them?

btw I love the read me in IH3 and it updates beautifully.

[DivaVocals]

I have a "blond moment" question concerning IH 2 or 3 no matter....

I like to post the image link in my forums or other places to show off the items that get added new and was wondering...when we clear the cache for IH and it recreates the images...will the ones posted disappear from site or does it recreate them...without renaming them?

btw I love the read me in IH3 and it updates beautifully.

When the cache is recreated, new image names are generated.. Better to link to original image or create a parallel, separate library of images for the purpose of displaying them elsewhere.. I would never directly link to anything in the Image Handler image cache.. It's too much of a moving target..

[DarkAngel]

thanks diva, I thought as much from my host move and all the images going poof from threads...lol

[ScriptJunkie]

The permission level of 0666 for the images in the bmz_cache folder is as it should be. No doubt you're worried about the security of the images being set at 0666 instead of 0664.

There are three reasons not to worry about this:

1. The images in the bmz_cache folder are not your original images. They are optimized copies.
2. The permission level of 0666 is necessary for IH2 to operate effectively and is perfectly secure in this instance.
3. The bmz_cache folder contains an .htaccess file for added security.

In other words, you should leave those settings alone.

Thanks on reply

The problem is thet picture in bmz thet Image Handler make have perrmision 666, end every time I have to go end change in 644 or 444.

Are have some way to IH make 644 thet images?

[kobra8]

Thanks Junkie, I change in 666 byt I don't have .htaccess file.
I will put thet file manual, but can you please tell what to write in thet file.
Is this o.k.???

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# $Id: .htaccess 1105 2005-04-04 22:05:35Z birdbrain $
#
# This is used with Apache WebServers
# The following blocks direct HTTP requests in this directory recursively
#
# For this to work, you must include the parameter 'Limit' to the AllowOverride configuration
#
# Example:
#
#<Directory "/usr/local/apache/htdocs">
# AllowOverride Limit
#
# 'All' with also work. (This configuration is in your apache/conf/httpd.conf file)
#
# This does not affect PHP include/require functions
#
# Example: http://server/catalog/includes/application_top.php will not work

<Files *.php>
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</Files>
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